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Schools in Bebington

A town in Wirral

  • Town
  • 32 schools and nurseries
  • 10,740 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are close to England, and results at 16 were above England in 2026. Attendance is close to the England figure.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Bebington at a glance

Ahead of England on results at 16

How Bebington's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries3217 primary · 5 secondary · 10 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better92%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1161%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths50%Attainment 8 48.9, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary20%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school19%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Bebington

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Bebington primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Bebington

17 mainstream schools in Bebington, best first

Poulton Lancelyn Primary School

Wirral, CH63 9LY · Academy · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Results well above the England average.

67 first choices, 61 offers made

Met the standard at 1183%

England 62%

Days missed
3.6%
Pupils
507
Pupils per teacher
23.2
View school Poulton Lancelyn Primary School

Brackenwood Junior School

Wirral, CH63 2HH · Academy · Primary · Ages 7 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

Met the standard at 1185%

England 62%

Days missed
4.9%
Pupils
199
Pupils per teacher
19.0
View school Brackenwood Junior School

Top Secondary Schools in Bebington

5 mainstream schools in Bebington, best first

Wirral Grammar School for Girls

Wirral, CH63 3AF · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Girls

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results well above the England average.

199 first choices, 178 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1670.9

England 46.2

Days missed
5.0%
Pupils
1,224
Pupils per teacher
17.2
View school Wirral Grammar School for Girls

Wirral Grammar School for Boys

Wirral, CH63 3AQ · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Boys

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

190 first choices, 167 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1668.2

England 46.2

Days missed
4.0%
Pupils
1,123
Pupils per teacher
19.5
View school Wirral Grammar School for Boys

Nurseries in Bebington

10 in Bebington, highest Ofsted grade first

Sixth Forms in Bebington

5 in Bebington, by the school's Eduscope score

Wirral Grammar School for Girls

Wirral, CH63 3AF · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Girls

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results well above the England average.

199 first choices, 178 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1670.9

England 46.2

Days missed
5.0%
Pupils
1,224
Pupils per teacher
17.2
View school Wirral Grammar School for Girls

Wirral Grammar School for Boys

Wirral, CH63 3AQ · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Boys

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

190 first choices, 167 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1668.2

England 46.2

Days missed
4.0%
Pupils
1,123
Pupils per teacher
19.5
View school Wirral Grammar School for Boys
The map

Every school in Bebington, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Higher Bebington Junior School, GoodBrackenwood Infant School, OutstandingRaeburn Primary School, GoodSt John's Catholic Junior School, GoodChrist The King Catholic Primary School, GoodSt John's Catholic Infant School, GoodHeygarth Primary School, GoodMillfields Church of England (Controlled) Primary School, Requires improvementWirral Grammar School for Girls, OutstandingWirral Grammar School for Boys, GoodSt John Plessington Catholic College, GoodTown Lane Infant School, OutstandingPoulton Lancelyn Primary School, Expected standard or betterStanton Road Primary School, Expected standard in every areaChurch Drive Primary School, GoodCo-op Academy Bebington, GoodCo-op Academy Woodslee, GoodBrackenwood Junior School, GoodMendell Primary School, Expected standard in every areaSouth Wirral High School, GoodSt Andrew's CofE Primary School, Good in every areaNew Ferry Day Nursery, GoodWinston's Place, GoodBusy Bees Day Nursery at Bromborough, GoodDaisy & Jake Day Nursery, GoodBusy Bees at Wirral Beechwood, OutstandingBluebells Day Nursery Bebington Ltd, GoodBest Start Daycare, GoodS4YC Bromborough Nursery, GoodPulford PlaygroupMendell Preschool & Out of School ClubBrookhurst Primary School, Good
  • Outstanding4
  • Good21
  • Requires improvement1
  • Not graded yet6
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

Postcodes

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Bebington vs England

How good are Bebington's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Bebington

BebingtonEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 13 primaries with one.

    92%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding

    5 of the 5 with a grade.

    100%

    England 93%

    Above England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    61%

    England 62%

    Close to England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    50%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    19%

    England 18%

    Close to England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    20%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 18 schools that have one.

94%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding3
  • Good14
  • Requires improvement1
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Bebington in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%65%80%20182019202320242025
61% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap40%55%70%2018201920222023202420252026
50% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
19% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Bebington has 32 schools and nurseries.

There are 2% more pupils than in 2018.

20% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Bebington's state schools each January.

Up 2% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Bebington20%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Bebington

How many schools are in Bebington?

Bebington has 32 schools, including 17 primary schools, 5 secondary schools, 10 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Bebington?

The highest-ranked schools in Bebington on Eduscope are Wirral Grammar School for Girls, Poulton Lancelyn Primary School, Wirral Grammar School for Boys. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Bebington are rated Good or Outstanding?

94% of inspected schools in Bebington hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is below the England average of 94.8%. This includes 3 schools rated Outstanding and 14 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Bebington perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Bebington, 61% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Bebington?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Bebington is 18.0:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Bebington schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Bebington is 18.5%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Bebington?

There are 10,740 pupils enrolled across schools in Bebington, with 4,774 in primary and 5,966 in secondary. 25.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How do I choose the right school in Bebington?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 32 schools in Bebington by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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